A 2014 study found that bike commuting boosts one's mood more than any other commute method.

Chicago had the second largest increase in bike commuter participation from 2005-2010.

Experience Chicago differently on bike: use the 18.6 miles of barrier protected bike lanes, 67 miles of buffer protected bike lines, and 38 miles of trails, including the amazing 18.5 mile Lakefront Trail, to help get around.

By 2020 there will be 645 miles of continuous on street bikeways (barrier, buffer, marked, and other bike lines), currently there are about 225 miles. Find out more about protected bike lanes here.

Chicago has the most bike racks (13,000+) out of any major city.

In 2012, Chicago was ranked the 5th most bicycle friendly city with over 95,000 residents.